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But not one thing is done to bring out the qualities of manhood that lie buried in a slave.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “But not one thing is done to bring out the qualities of manhood that lie buried in a slave.”
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Mann argues that society neglects to nurture the inherent qualities of humanity in enslaved individuals, focusing instead on their exploitation.
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